Manufacturing Manager

The Manufacturing Manager will provide overall leadership of operations to ensure that productivity, on-time shipping, quality, and cost targets are met.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of manufacturing departments (scheduling, fabrication, assembly, shipping/receiving, etc.)
• Own overall plant accountability for KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC), the output of critical components, plant productivity, etc.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Seek solutions that strengthen quality, value, service, and effectiveness while respectfully challenging the status quo to effectively manage change.
• Lead tier meetings to ensure consistent messaging for employee expectations and communications.
• Propose and show justification for CAPEX projects and be able to clearly present the benefits and ROI.
• Clearly define continuous improvement projects; establish and maintain the timelines for these projects to drive improvements.
• Communicate effectively and confidently cross-functionally to provide updates and ask questions of client support teams, engineering, and senior leadership.
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships, mentoring supervisors in this area and partnering with HR to drive employee satisfaction and improve employee retention.
• Uphold the company values and facilitate positive company culture to contribute to overall success.
• Consult with engineering to modify jobs to improve the production and quality of products.
• Comply with the requirements of the ISO Quality Management System, departmental procedures, and work-instructions.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety in the workplace, including the elimination of potential hazards, identifying root causes of incidents, and implementing corrective actions for safety concerns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in operations, engineering, industrial management or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years' experience supervising production and employees, preferably in the sheet metal industry.
• 5 years' manufacturing experience, preferably in the sheet metal or mechanical assembly industry.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with reliable transportation to travel to other plant locations as necessary.
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts as needed.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for managing production and inventory.
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively interact with different levels of employees, management, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and practices to optimize production processes.
• Ability to identify and analyze production issues, implement solutions, and troubleshoot complex problems. Strategic thinking with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, including effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Ability to manage manufacturing costs and ensure operational efficiency.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, with potential project management certification.